It’s no news that Formula One is trying to open up to as many Grands Prix as possible: almost every year a track enters the calendar and Formula 1 chief executive officer Stefano Domenicali has already said he would like to have 30 races in one year. If we carry on at this rate, we may even get there, but the price to pay will be denaturing the sport, as well as asking too much work from mechanics and engineers… however, this is not the time to talk about it. We are now focusing on two countries that have proposed their tracks to host a world championship event: Germany and Spain.
This information has been reported by the German magazine Auto Motor und Sport, who state that at the moment neither Hockenheim nor the Nurburgring are interested in hosting a Formula 1 Grand Prix, much to the great disappointment of the fans. The reason lies in the fact that there are no relevant German drivers in the top series anymore, and Nico Hulkenberg would not have the same ability to attract the masses as Sebastian Vettel did. For these tracks there is talk of a return in 2026, when Audi will also enter Formula One, to focus on manufacturers rather than drivers. “There would be great interest in having a combined Grand Prix for Mercedes and Audi,” Formula 1 journalist Michael Schmidt explained.
Spain
Another location that has expressed its intention to hos a Formula One Grand Prix is Madrid. The Spanish city has already come forward, having proposed itself as the inaugural location of F1 for ‘The Exhibition’, which is the traveling exhibition on the top series. In fact, the passion for sport is spreading in the country, given the presence of Carlos Sainz in Ferrari and the great return of Fernando Alonso who is finally able to once again fight for podium positions. “In Spain there is great hype for Fernando Alonso’s return comparable to that in Germany for Michael Schumacher’s return. And of course we mustn’t forget Carlos Sainz. This year the Barcelona Grand Prix is sold out,” Michael Schmidt pointed out.
The journalist then went on to say: “Madrid is one of the most likely candidates, because there is still a free slot for race number 24. At the latest, I can see it between 2025 and 2026. Initially it will be alongside Barcelona, but from 2027, when the contract with the Catalunya circuit expires, Formula One will definitely move to Madrid.” “There is a big plan already underway: the circuit would be on the outskirts of the city, in the industrial area where there will also be the exhibition, so as to pass through it. It will be 5.2 kilometers long” – Formula 1 journalist Michael Schmidt concluded.
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